Abby Inglett
Abby Inglett
ABBY INGLETT is originally from Wisconsin and grew up taking ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, and contemporary for 13 years in La Crosse. She was a member of the pre-professional ballet program where she studied with her late mentor and teacher, Kennet Oberly (Stuttgart Ballet) and Larissa Oberly (Estonia National Ballet). Abby spent her summers dancing with the Classical Ballet Academy of Minnesota, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, The Nutmeg Conservatory for the Arts, and the University of Utah, her alma mater. In the spring of 2021, she graduated magna cum laude with her BFA in Ballet and minor in Disability Studies. After graduating, Abby left Salt Lake City and moved to South Carolina to join Ballet Spartanburg for their 2021-2022 season. Some of her favorite performances with the Company include Lona Gomez's Passages, the Snow Queen in The Nutcracker and the Fairy Godmother in Cinderella. Abby is very excited for her 3rd season with Ballet Spartanburg!
Carlos Agudelo, 2023 SC Governor's Award for an Individual
Ballet Spartanburg's Artistic Director, Carlos Agudelo, was awarded the South Carolina Governor's Award from the South Carolina Arts Commission on May 23, 2023, at the Chapman Cultural Center. The award was presented by Mr. David Platt, Executive Director of the South Carolina Arts Commission. "We recognize the unparalleled energy, enthusiasm, devotion and love for dance that Carlos has gifted to our community out of his passion for all to experience the arts for the past 32 years. We are overjoyed that Carlos has been recognized by the South Carolina Arts Commission, " Teresa S. Berline, Executive Director. "The South Carolina Arts Commission is an extraordinary organization in our state which promotes and advocates opportunities in the arts which values equality, access, diversity and inclusion. Ballet Spartanburg is honored by the support of the South Carolina Arts Commission and the recognition of Carlos Agudelo."